English–Japanese
“nostalgia” in Japanese
Japanese
Pronunciation
Romajikyōshū
Example
昔の写真を見ると、郷愁を感じます。mukashi no sha shin o mi ru to kyō shū o kan ji ma su
I feel nostalgic when I look at old photos.
How to say “nostalgia” in Japanese
“Nostalgia” in Japanese is 郷愁 (kyōshū).
Describes a tender longing for a familiar home or an earlier time that feels distant.
Example sentences with 郷愁
古い校舎の写真は、郷愁を誘います。furu i kō sha no sha shin wa kyō shū o saso i ma su
Photos of the old school building evoke nostalgia.
Tips for using 郷愁
- English usually separates nostalgia for the past from homesickness for a place, while this Japanese word can describe either feeling depending on the context.